Johnstown, Wyoming facts for kids
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Johnstown, Wyoming
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 Johnstown, Wyoming
Location in Wyoming
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wyoming |
| County | Fremont |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.1 sq mi (83.2 km2) |
| • Land | 31.5 sq mi (81.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,259 ft (1,603 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 242 |
| • Density | 7.539/sq mi (2.909/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Zipcode |
82516
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-40945 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853205 |
Johnstown is a small community in Fremont County, Wyoming, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people.
In 2010, the population of Johnstown was 242 people.
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Geography of Johnstown
Johnstown is located in Wyoming. Its exact coordinates are 43.128719 degrees north and 108.690339 degrees west.
The total area of Johnstown is about 32.1 square miles (83.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 31.5 square miles (81.5 square kilometers). A smaller part, about 0.7 square miles (1.8 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
In the year 2000, there were 236 people living in Johnstown. These people lived in 83 households, and 60 of these were families.
The population density was about 7.5 people per square mile (2.9 people per square kilometer). There were also 100 housing units available.
Community Makeup
The people living in Johnstown come from different backgrounds. In 2000, many residents identified as Native American or White. Some people also identified with two or more races. About 8% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Households and Families
Out of the 83 households, about 29% had children under 18 living with them. More than half of the households (56.6%) were married couples living together. Some households (12%) had a female head without a husband present.
About 22% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. A small number (4.8%) had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves. The average household had about 2.84 people, and the average family had about 3.28 people.
Age Distribution
The population in Johnstown is spread across different age groups. About 31% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 27.5% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 25% were between 45 and 64 years old. People aged 65 or older made up about 9% of the population. The average age in Johnstown was 33 years old.
Education in Johnstown
Students in Johnstown attend public schools. The area is served by three different public school districts. These are Fremont County School District #6, Fremont County School District #21, and Fremont County School District #38. Each district covers a part of Johnstown.
See also
In Spanish: Johnstown (Wyoming) para niños
